Laurie Mcready Email & Phone Number

Johns Island, South Carolina, United States

Johns Island, South Carolina, United States

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Collaborated with ED/Development Committee on all fundraising tasks; the annual fund, Happy Campers Club, special and third-party events, donor development, recurring gifts, and activities to ensure the organization met its short & long-term goals. Significantly improved data collection processes and management of donor/donation data using Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge database. Collected and managed data, generated reports for the ED/Board of Directors. Through timely and effective gift/donation acknowledgements and personal communications, overall donor retention and re-engagement Post COVID-19 were improved and increased.Actively identified and cultivated donors, event sponsors and 3rd party fundraisers, creating efficient and compelling opportunities for them to support CHD and to make the experience of giving both satisfying and rewarding. Resulting in, increased community outreach and mutually beneficial partnerships/relationships.Forecasted and evaluated the potential of fund-raising campaigns, activities & revenue enhancers to create/manage brand-new CHD fundraising major events the Hope Rocks Concert and Night at the RiverDogs. Successfully managed all aspects of these events including a brand-new ‘Virtual’ auction using event software Greater Giving. Fundraising goals were exceeded, and community awareness of pediatric cancer and CHD’s brand increased. My efforts resulted in a 34% growth of CHD’s constituent base and new donor engagement. The 31st Annual ‘Gala’ CHD’s largest fundraiser was held February 25th, 2022 (after a 2-year absence due to Covid-19), exceeded fundraising goals by 61% raising $400K while coming in $20K under budget and being SOLD OUT for the first time in the events history!Key Accomplishments:• Increased donor base by 15% 2021 over 2020 and their giving; median gift size increased by 17%.• Improved and grew the Recurring (sustainer-monthly) Gift program, increasing the 2021 donation amounts from $5K in 2020 to over $21K in 2021.

Foxborough, Ma

For 10 years I served as the public facing communication liaison, managed numerous projects and activities to support overall communication efforts, enrollment numbers, and special events. My attention to detail was particularly useful in overseeing the Lottery Admission Process, processing over 1000 applications annually, managing the wait list, tracking withdrawals, and maintaining enrollment trend databases to facilitate future planning. Key Accomplishments:• Successfully managed all aspects of numerous projects from fundraising events to grant administration and overall marketing strategies.• Efficiently designed, implemented, and managed the transportation program, 10 buses servicing over 500 students traveling from 20 communities across a 50-mile radius.• Thoroughly researched, wrote, and managed all RFPs, following all applicable guidelines, resulting in two separate three-year contracts being awarded and completed on time and under budget.• Smoothly coordinated all annual fundraising events with up to 750 attendees: obtain venue, arrange catering, manage all program related activities, disseminate publicity, invite participants, solicit donations, supervise volunteers, and evaluate program success to ensure maximum profitably.• Resourcefully implemented multilayered annual communications strategies customized to reach target audiences accurately. • Creatively directed content development for marketing collateral for print publications, email and listserv communications, and fundraising appeals.• Innovatively administered all social media accounts: website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and IOS/Android apps.• Effectively utilized Constant Contact and other tools to disseminate communication content and methods to internal and external stakeholders.

Lincoln, Ri

A wide range of responsibilities as I managed all daily operations of the office, supervising a staff of 14 appraisers and two office personnel, including ensuring staff coverage by coordinating leave requests, maintaining vacation schedules, and updating the office calendar. To obtain “Approved Appraiser” status, I assembled bid and contract proposal packages and documentation, and submitted the packages to national Mortgage Lenders, local Mortgage Brokers, Banks, and Credit Unions. During my time in the office I was able to introduce process improvements saving the company time and money, and foster employee morale Key Accomplishments:• Reduced receivables from over 120 to only 35 days implementing new collection processes • Enhanced employee loyalty and reduced turnover by proposing and managing 401K/IRA program, resulting in reduced expenses and tax liabilities. • Achieved reduction in worker’s compensation expenses of more than 35% by creating a Company Safety Program/Policy, improving communications reducing the risk of accidents.

Upper Marlboro, Md

Washington D.C. Metro Area

On site PM responsible for the safe, efficient and profitable program administration of the multi year multi million dollar contract.

Pmp Certification, Project Management

Accounting And Business/Management

Refresher courses, updating computer skills in preparation for a career change.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies